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Ministry for Regulation news January 2025

Read the latest news and updates from the Ministry.

Chief Executive appointed for Ministry for Regulation

The Ministry for Regulation is pleased to advise the appointment of Gráinne Moss to the position of Chief Executive and Secretary for Regulation.

Making it easier to care – Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act

Ministry’s next regulatory review – telecommunications sector

The Ministry for Regulation’s fourth regulatory review will be into the telecommunications sector.

Regulatory Impact Statements now published by the Ministry

The Ministry has taken over responsibility for publishing Regulatory Impact Statements (RISs), previously managed by the Treasury.

Submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill discussion document

Early Childhood Education (ECE) regulatory sector review

The ECE regulatory review assessed whether the current set of regulations are achieving the right outcomes for early childhood education.

Strategic Intentions 2024/25-2028/29

10 September 2024

The Regulatory Standards Bill

Guidance on creating a registry regime

25 June 2025 This document provides a guide for: 1) considering a register and seeking to understand risks and benefits of a register versus other regulatory options 2) those directed to create a register and seeking to maximise the effectiveness and operational ease of a register 3) those who have a clear policy rationale and would like ideas for what to include in design of your register Can be used in conjunction with 'Roadmap to a registry regime' tool.

Working across government to improve the regulation making process

We are making changes that aim to create a more efficient, transparent, and effective regulatory environment.

Cutting red tape for small detached buildings

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